In May 2007 the council unanimously approved a $2 million dollar contract to build two roundabouts and clean up the Leucadia Blvd./Vulcan intersection.

Among the questionable elements of the project are these two:

1. No right turn pocket on northbound Vulcan
This is the most painful intersection in Encinitas. Allowing people to escape the intersection will make a lot of people happy.

After multiple complaints from the public, the city manager directed a change to the approved design. The landscaping was removed and a right turn lane was created (see image below). The engineering department has been emailed twice asking how much this change order will cost. No response to date. (8/28/08 Update. The change order is expected to cost $25,000)

2. Fire Hydrants in the Line of Fire
Maybe the hydrants should be protected or repositioned?